Heidenheim’s legendary head coach Frank Schmidt has candidly admitted that he never really dreamed much higher than Bundesliga 2. Now not only in the top flight, but in the UEFA Conference League, their fairy-tale journey is about to step up to the next unfathomable milestone as Chelsea come to town.

Heidenheim team news: Like Chelsea (and four other teams), Heidenheim have won all three of their games so far in the Conference League, despite scoring just five goals. It’s been a very different story in the domestic league however, where they’ve lost seven of their last night and sit just outside the relegation zone.

Chelsea edge closer to the Europa Conference League knockout stage after maintaining their flawless start in the competition with victory over Heidenheim in Germany.